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A metabolic crisis is quietly sweeping through American youths, transforming paediatric prediabetes into one of the country's most urgent health emergencies. Recognising the acute need for accessible intervention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) achieved a historic milestone by expanding the clearance of Dexcom's Stelo Glucose Biosensor System for paediatric use without a prescription.

From lymphatic drainage tools to insulin pumps, the latest medical and wearable devices were showcased at the Med Tech Expo 2026, where IDTechEx spoke with multiple companies making waves across the sector with their latest innovations.

Join IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Felix Wei on Thursday 11 June for the expert-led webinar, "Emerging Materials Redefining the Hip and Knee Replacement Market". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.

Wearable devices can bridge the gap between the internal and external, by acting as an interface between the body's inner workings and real-time data displayed on a screen. This article covers wearable devices and quantum sensors used in wearables.

Hip and knee replacement is the largest market segment in orthopedic implants. This article discusses the key determinants of the market value, including demographics (aging population) and pricing. The global market for hip and knee replacement implants will approach US$34 billion by 2036.

Transport and chemical manufacturing are industries currently facing sustainable changes as environmental awareness gains prevalence and sustainability action is taking place. This article covers biofuels, SAF, and sustainable chemicals.

Industrial biomanufacturing occupies a distinctive position in the production of high-value specialty chemicals. This article discusses two of the technology trends in specialty chemical biomanufacturing, the use of cell-free systems and alternative non-sugar feedstocks.